Under continuous pressure, Real makes a shocking decision that resonates across Spain

Amid fierce disputes regarding officiating, Real Madrid has formally terminated its relationship with the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) due to convictions that the competition is rigged.

The relationship between Real Madrid and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has completely frozen after tense developments in La Liga. The Santiago Bernabeu side has made a shocking decision by officially cutting off relations with the governing body of Spanish football.

The direct cause of this rupture is the absolute belief of Los Blancos' leadership that the current refereeing system operates unfairly and shows signs of "match-fixing."

The straw that broke the camel's back emerged immediately after Real Madrid's controversial 1-1 draw with Girona. The Royal club asserts that the referee's refusal to award a penalty for a clear foul on Kylian Mbappe late in the match is undeniable proof of injustice. Coach Alvaro Arbeloa could not hide his anger in the post-match press conference, stressing that erroneous decisions are directly stripping away the players' efforts.

In reality, Real Madrid has experienced an alarming performance streak, winning only 3 of their last 7 matches in La Liga, allowing Barcelona to widen the gap to 9 points. However, instead of focusing solely on professional factors, the club's leadership believes there is a force preventing them from defending their title.

According to Diario AS, President Florentino Perez now wants to minimize RFEF's interference in club activities until there is a "complete and radical overhaul of the refereeing system."

Previously, under new RFEF President Rafael Louzan, reconciliation efforts were made when General Director Jose Angel Sanchez was invited to participate in the reform process of the Refereeing Committee (CTA).

However, these efforts collapsed when Real Madrid refused to withdraw its media campaigns attacking referees. The rift also became evident in diplomatic protocols; in the recent match against Bayern Munich, Mr. Louzan was relegated to sitting several rows away from President Perez, instead of the honored position beside the UEFA President.

With this firm declaration, Real Madrid not only declares war on RFEF but also plunges the league into a deep crisis of trust. Until transparency demands are met, the hostility between the greatest club of the 20th century and the Spanish Football Federation will undoubtedly continue, directly impacting La Liga's global image.